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ODT 835L

1972 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,138 mi
Last recorded53,138 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODT 835L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,138 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,485 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 51,808 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,538 miles

play n/s rack inner joint

wipers split & worn

Fail 11 Jun 2014 51,538 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s seat belt cover broken but belt operation ok

play n/s rack inner joint

speedo illumination intermittant

wipers split & worn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,113 miles

play n/s rack inner joint

Fail 4 Jun 2013 51,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play n/s rack inner joint

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,712 miles

nsf anti roll bar link been catching bottom arm

nsf slight play in track rod end

nsf slight roughness in wheel bearing

osf slight play in lower trunion

Pass 4 May 2011 50,177 miles

fuel cap seal worn

nsf front wheel bearing slight rough

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2011 50,142 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel cap seal worn

handbrake long travel

nsf front wheel bearing slight rough

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,998 miles

corrosin on nsf bulkhead

play in ns of steering rack

play in osf swivel joint

play in steering column

Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,190 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 48,162 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both side rear tyre side walls badly cracked.

cracks in both side front tyre side walls.

Pass 4 Nov 2006 47,202 miles

front no plate loose †chassis no just readable †lift in n/s kingpin †play in o/s kingpin

Pass 21 Jul 2005 47,087 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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ODT 835L is a 1972 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ODT 835L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ODT 835L registered?

ODT 835L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 31 July 1972.

Is ODT 835L safe to buy?

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